Am really wanting to buy an 8" atlas for the bass cat . Deal is I am gonna be. Ery short on extra time these next couple months or I would attept myself. Whats the cost of an install at a mechanic or dealer?

About and 1.5 to 2.5 hrs. labor. Where you located? We can do it while you wait. Tracker Marine, Austin, Tx. Gary 512 250 9000. We are closed till 01.02.2013.

Roughly 2hrs, depending on the accessories attached if any. If you're in NE Texas, I can get the plate and do the install for ya.
John
870 773 3474

about $200-300

Need to be shure you wo`nt have steering or control cable length problems with the 8in first. Their is not a simple jackplate install on a Bass Cat, that I have found. They have the rear compartment packed full. I would`nt quote the install less that 250.00.

BigCrank, FYI BassCat uses a six bolt hole pattern on their boats. If you use a four bolt jackplate be sure to plug the bottom holes with bolts and sealer. Atlas does make a six bolt pattern jackplate.

Is atlas the best choice for the cat? Also what are some reallistic preformance gains? JJust wondering before I pull the trigger.

Im in the Beaumont area by the way.

We have a 6 in. in stock, make a trip to Austin and we can install it while you wait. Then go fish Lake Austin which has produced a bunch of 13 plus pound blacks .

What model of a Basscat do you have?

08 Cougar with a 225 opti

Atlas is a good choice. The addition of the plate will allow you to run less positive trim and still carry the bow of the boat. also moves weight to the stern.